Knee pads and ropeman are great! I use one knee pad on my dominant leg and that allows me to pivot off the tree to hit every angle. Haven't used the back rest too much.
I own the Venatic saddle, the E D P platform, an the Platow backpack. This is my first full whitetail season and I was able to smoke my biggest public land Buck to date. None of this would have been possible without my Trophyline gear. Being a mobile hunter has changed the game for me. A huge thanks to Trophyline. You are the #1 innovator of the mobile hunting community.
I have had a Hawk platform and a Cruzr mine seeker and for leaning the angle on the wingman has been the most comfortable. I can stand and turn around but it’s a little tight. I am 6’2” 280lbs and this platform feels very sturdy. Love it!
The pouches attach easily to the saddle and have plenty of room for a tree tether and a lineman's belt.